Utopian socialism held that society should be based on cooperation rather than competitive individualism. It was a theory that imagined an ideal world where social and economic equality would reign supreme. It did not advocate violence or the overthrow of the government like Marxism. Although Robert Owen's commune was associated with Utopian socialism, it ultimately failed.

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Utopian Socialism

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Utopian socialism

A) originated with Karl Marx.
B) advocated the violent overthrow of the government.
C) was responsible for the great success of Robert Owen's commune.
D) held that society should be based on cooperation rather than competitive individualism.
E) imagined an ideal world.

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